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Table 2 Laboratory capacity

From: Can mentorship improve laboratory quality? A case study from influenza diagnostic laboratories in Southeast Europe

Country

Percent of specimens reported positive for influenza to WHO FluNet during evaluation period (July 2015 - June 2016)

Number of laboratory staff performing RT-PCR for influenza

A

33% (n = 214/ 674)

5 staff trained in PCR. Staff members are cross-trained and rotated to different testing areas of the laboratory

B

40% (n = 176/441)

10–12 full-time staff perform PCR in the influenza laboratory. Staff members are cross-trained and rotated to different testing areas of the laboratory

C

31% (n = 242/775)

3 staff perform part-time PCR in the influenza laboratory 2–3 h a day during influenza season from October to April.

D

No report to WHO FluNet

2 staff routinely perform PCR testing.

E

No report to WHO FluNet

2 staff routinely perform PCR testing.

F

28% (n = 23/82)

7 full-time staff perform PCR in the influenza laboratory. Staff members are cross-trained and rotated to different testing areas of the laboratory